Outrage after ABC drops Exelby over gaffe

The ABC has come under fire after apparently dumping casual newsreader Natasha Exelby after her shocked expression video went viral.

Exelby's stunned reaction at realising the camera had cut back to her attracted widespread attention, with many fellow broadcasters expressing empathy and outrage after it was reported the ABC had dropped her.

The ABC says Exelby is a casual who's used on an on-need basis, but Opposition Leader Bill Shorten was among many who demanded she be given another chance.